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EX54 UNW

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 85,930 miles on the clock, averaging 8,326 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EX54 UNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,930
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,326

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading85,930 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,290
Average per year8,326
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX54 UNW 25k40k55k71k86k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage85,930 miles
Since last MOT+11,290 miles
PASS
Mileage74,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,640 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,736 miles
PASS
Mileage67,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,852 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage57,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage47,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage40,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage35,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage25,044 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 UNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EX54 UNW

What car is EX54 UNW?

EX54 UNW is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX54 UNW?

The last recorded mileage for EX54 UNW was 85,930 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX54 UNW passed its MOT?

EX54 UNW has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2015.

Is EX54 UNW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX54 UNW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX54 UNW?

EX54 UNW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.